STINGER Release Official Video for First Single ‘Chasing Utopia’ Feat. Billy Sheehan

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STINGER have released the new official video for their first single ‘Chasing Utopia’ featuring Billy Sheehan.

The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album “Expect The Unexpected” that will be released on May 13, 2022 via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records!

Digital single of “Chasing Utopia” is now available across all digital and streaming platforms! Pre-save the album, here: https://bfan.link/expect-the-unexpected

Pre-order the album here: https://bit.ly/stinger_expect_the_unexpected

Produced by Matthew Sting & Claudio Jans 
Recorded at Stingray Studios Germany
Mixed & Mastered by Claudio Jans at Crownjam Studios https://www.crownjamstudios.com/
Video editing by Daniel Streng / LowkezMedia www.lowkezmedia.com

SERIOUS BLACK Present Boxing Match Of The Year: World Champion Shefat Isufi vs. Vocalist Nikola Mijic

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German-based melodic power metal act SERIOUS BLACK, who lately released their much acclaimed, chart-breaking new album Vengeance Is Mine, has announced an even of a different kind. A world champion vs. a powerful voice; light heavy weight Shefat Isufi vs. Serious Black vocalist Nikola Mijic! Safe the date, April 14, 2022, and watch the ominous trailer here:

Serious Black’s new album, Vengeance Is Mine, was released on February 25th, and has turned into a prime example of a deeply melodic yet dynamic metal album. Tracks such as ‘Tonight I’m Ready To Fight’ showcase the band’s most powerful, emtional and imaginative work to date, Vengeance Is Mine unleashes razor-sharp guitar riffs, grooving rhythms and anthemic melodies. The album is available as Vinyl, CD and Digital formats via AFM Records at THIS LOCATION!

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE to Release Deluxe Edition of Current Self-Titled Album, First New Single ‘Omen’ Unleashed

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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE will release a deluxe version of their current, self-titled album on July 8th 2022. This extended release features 4 brand new tracks, plus “Stitches”, a song previously only available as a Japanese exclusive.

Following the CD & digital releases, a vinyl pressing will launch on November 11th 2022.

Bullet For My Valentine’s seventh studio record sees the band at their heaviest and most visceral, and these additional tracks are no different, offering another round of signature blistering Bullet.

The first single, “Omen”, has been released today. Check it out, HERE.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE [DELUXE EDITION] TRACK-LISTING:

  1. Parasite
  2. Knives
  3. My Reverie
  4. No Happy Ever After
  5. Can’t Escape The Waves
  6. Bastards
  7. Rainbow Veins
  8. Shatter
  9. Paralysed
  10. Death By A Thousand Cuts
    11: Omen
    12: Stitches
    13: No More Tears
    14: Step Out From The Inside
    15: This Means War

Meanwhile, BFMV will be partaking in this year’s European festival circuit, appearing as very special guests at Bring Me The Horizon’s Malta Weekender, Graspop, Rock IM and many more.

Those lucky enough to snap up tickets for BFMV’s Kingston Pryzm show will be able to witness the band perform a significant underplay. This show has now been rescheduled to May 24th 2022 and has long sold-out.

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE SPRING/ SUMMER APPEARANCES 2022:

24/05/22 Kingston, Pryzm [sold out]
26/05/22 Malta Weekender
03/06/22 Rock IM/AM Park/Ring
10/06/22 Rock In The City
17/06/22 Graspop Metal Meeting
23/06/22 Tons Of Rock
24/06/22 Full Force
25/06/22 Jera On Air

Head to bulletformyvalentine.com for information and tickets.

THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH Sign with GAIN Music, Debut Single Out April 15th

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Newly-formed metal band from Norway THE DAY WE LEFT EARTH have signed with GAIN/Fifth Island Music and will release their debut single the 15th of April.

Martin Bjerke is the brains behind The Day We Left Earth. The idea was born in the middle of the Covid-pandemic and together with songwriter and producer Simen Handeland, they have written and developed all music for the band.

Shortly after, the band was signed to Guilty Gorilla Group, a management co-owned by Jake E (Cyhra, Amaranthe). In parallell to this, a number of auditions and interviews was carried through, which resulted in the band finding a solid line-up with the right amount of experience and personal chemistry. 

Martin Bjerke, singer (7 Days In Alaska).
Mikael Sehlin, growl (Engel and Degradead).
Mia Moilanen, guitar (Art Nation).
Tobias Solbakk, drums (Ihsahn).
Marius Kikut, synth och orchestral parts.

The debut single ‘EDEN‘ is the first step of what shall come to be a full length album in 2022. 

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THE NOW Release New Single ‘Shoot Them Down’ + Announce New EP

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THE NOW have released their anthemic new single and video, ‘Shoot Them Down’, which is available now on all digital plaftorms via Golden Robot Records.

‘Shoot Them Down’ is the second single lifted from THE NOW’s upcoming EP, ‘The Truth Always Comes Out In The End’ which is available for pre-order/add/save now and set for release May 13.

Filled with heavy bass, catchy drums and a fists in the air chorus, ‘Shoot Them Down’ is a pure high energy British rock track and set to become a live favourite.

Stream/buy ‘Shoot Them Down’ HERE

‘The Truth Always Comes Out In The End’ is a 5 track EP, themed around a mysterious individual who uses ransom notes to communicate. The highly infectious, guitar heavy tracks along with the distinctive vocals of singer Shane Callaghan, leave an indelible impression on the listener, wanting to hear more from the punchy rock band from South Wales.

Each track has multiple meanings and the challenge is for the listener to determine their own version of the story related to each song. 

THE TRUTH ALWAYS COMES OUT IN THE END TRACKLISTING

  1. Holy
  2. Rockstar
  3. Shoot Them Down
  4. Rewind
  5. This Town

Pre-order/add/save ‘The Truth Always Comes Out In The End’ HERE

DAILY INSANITY Announce “The Final Crusade” European Tour

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Germany’s heavy thrashers DAILY INSANITY announce that they will embark on an extensive European headline tour. And this tour promises nothing but evenings full of headbanging and moshpits!

DAILY INSANITY’s Gene about the tour:
”Time is slipping by and we’re not getting any younger. So we’re looking forward to finally hit the road again. Fans can look forward to old school metal at its best with songs from “Conspiracy”, “Chronicles Of War” and we may also release something new to accompany the tour. As with the whole virus situation, you never know when you see each other again. So you better don’t miss these shows!”

On a bunch of dates DAILY INSANITY will be teaming up with death thrashers RISE OF KRONOS to play some exclusive co-headlining shows.

RISE OF KRONOS’ Tom added:
“We are really looking forward to join forces with our thrash brothers DAILY INSANITY to bring slaughter to the cities! To be back on the road is what we desire the most. We will present songs from our last three albums as well as our new album entitled Council of Prediction. Also we have a brand new live show prepared for you. Let’s have a great time!”

Don’t miss out on this outstanding tour and secure your ticket now! The list of confirmed dates is below and the tour is expected to continue in 2023.

“The Final Crusade Tour 2022”
DAILY INSANITY + Guests
17.06.2022 DE – Meissen, Sachsenkeller
18.06.2022 CZ – Prague, Black Pes Club
22.07.2022 PL – Torun, Dwa Swiaty
23.07.2022 PL – Warsaw, Metal Cave Club
16.09.2022 DE – Hamburg, Logo*
17.09.2022 DE – Rostock, Alte Zuckerfabrik*
14.10.2022 PL – Zagan, Klub Elektrownia
15.10.2022 DE – Magdeburg, Damned Souls
28.10.2022 DE – Jena, Rosenkeller*
29.10.2022 CZ – Mlada Boleslav, Fararova Sluj*
02.12.2022 DE – Lübeck, Riders Café*
27.12.2022 PL – Slupsk, Motor Rock Pub
28.12.2022 PL – Poznan, Nowe Amore
29.12.2022 DE – Berlin, Slaughterhouse
*with Rise Of Kronos

Head to www.dailyinsanity.de for tickets and more information.